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as in frayed
to damage or diminish by continued friction
years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point
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as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of
trying to hold down two full-time jobs had completely frazzled him
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as in distracted
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
an endless series of dietary warnings that had served only to frazzle the general public
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Recent Examples of frazzled
Jet fuel flowed into the cabin, filling the space as Carleton, frazzled and disheveled, crawled toward the exit, tossing luggage that had fallen out of the upside-down overhead compartments out of the way to clear a path for his fellow passengers.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Interacting with employees who don’t seem frazzled, and beaten down, and sapped of their will to live—people respond positively to that.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
DeBoer, who is now 6-1 against AP top-10 teams, and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb had a creative gameplan that frazzled Kirby Smart’s defense in the first half while building a 24-14 lead.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Interacting with employees who don’t seem frazzled, and beaten down, and sapped of their will to live—people respond positively to that.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
DeBoer, who is now 6-1 against AP top-10 teams, and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb had a creative gameplan that frazzled Kirby Smart’s defense in the first half while building a 24-14 lead.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frazzled
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rapper said he is committed and dedicated to repairing relationships frayed by his alleged manic episodes.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But critically, there's a gaping hole in the offensive line following the departure of left tackle Dorion Strawn, who exhausted his eligibility.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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They were seen by the clergy, for example, to be distracted by chocolate, drinking it and gossiping instead of paying attention to mass.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the brooms are out, and the cleanup has begun in earnest, creating a sense that NASCAR pushed away the off-track drama that has distracted the league.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics, however, countered that Kamau's political identity does not exempt him from basic legal standards and that the case was one of several controversies that eroded confidence in his administration.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The study was conducted in a lab, where participants had never slept before, which could have also disturbed their sleep.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the dirt is disturbed the next day, the den is occupied.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many of the pieces Zellweger wore in the film were thrifted from charity and consignment stores, such as Mary’s Living and Giving in Hampstead, the north London neighborhood where her character lives.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24, were killed; two others were injured.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Frazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frazzled. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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